Honda announces heat-harnessing hybrid.

[BeanoNYC]

Looks like a probable solution to low highway mileage on the hybrid. That combined with regenerative braking would equal some serious overall mileage.

http://www.ecogeek.org/content/view/1380/

 

[Marc]

Seems too complex, too much of a weight/space penalty, too expensive, maintenance nightmare.

This problem will be less of a concern with better batteries and plug in hybrids like the Volt, that only uses the IC engine to spin the generator, and is not mechanically coupled to the drive wheels.

I'd rather see Honda invest in this guy's research instead:

http://science.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=08/01/09/2310232&from=rss

His idea makes far more sense.

 

[BeanoNYC]

Seems too complex, too much of a weight/space penalty, too expensive, maintenance nightmare.

This problem will be less of a concern with better batteries and plug in hybrids like the Volt, that only uses the IC engine to spin the generator, and is not mechanically coupled to the drive wheels.

I'd rather see Honda invest in this guy's research instead:

http://science.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=08/01/09/2310232&from=rss

His idea makes far more sense.

I've read about his research. Some exciting things brewing there.

Honda's system does seem complex, but they can always improve. It's certainly an interesting concept. As of now a hybrid benefits someone like me who does a lot of city driving. If something like this comes to fruition, it would benefit all kinds of drivers. (combined with regenerative breaking, of course)

 

[snoseek]

I'd like to see them make convrntional a car that gets 50+ mpg like they did in the early 90's.

 

[riverc0il]

I'd rather see Honda invest in this guy's research instead:

http://science.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=08/01/09/2310232&from=rss

His idea makes far more sense.

AND he invented the Super Soaker. I mean, c'mon, the guy is obviously a genius and changed water gun technology forever.

 

[BeanoNYC]

AND he invented the Super Soaker. I mean, c'mon, the guy is obviously a genius and changed water gun technology forever.

Word up. It was like a pump action bb gun, but w/o the welts.

 

[Marc]

AND he invented the Super Soaker. I mean, c'mon, the guy is obviously a genius and changed water gun technology forever.

I know, I mean... what more could anyone freakin ask for. I'm ready to hang his picture next those of Einstein and Hawking.

 

[deadheadskier]

I know, I mean... what more could anyone freakin ask for. I'm ready to hang his picture next those of Einstein and Hawking.

and Win of course